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Fluting Issue

CessnaTPA

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Can anyone tell me what kind of fluting tool you used for step 2? The one I got is way too big for that tight spot.
 

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I'm sure the vise grip style fluting pliers I have would take care of it. Most aviation tool stores should carry them.
 
I have two different brands of fluting pliers and neither of them worked as-is for tight places like this. I had to grind the tips down so they would flute further in.
 
You can buy a cheap set at Home Depot. The HVAC guys use gem to get ductwork slip joints together. Yo may want to cut off one of the fingers so it will give you a single ridge crease as opposed to a two ridge crease.
 
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